Ok after hitting with the 2013 Aeropro Drive GT I must revise my previous observations.

You can tell the new 2013 Aeropro is quite stiffer than the past models. In fact I was using RPM Blast strung at 56 pounds and after a couple of days I started spraying the ball more so I restrung same string to 58 pounds and now groundies land deep in the court with a lot more control. With this racquets stiffness there is a big difference on serving. I find the racquet has a lot more pop on the serve than the last Aeropro.

I think it was a wise choice from Babolat to make the new Aeropro stiffer. Really easy to keep the ball deep in the court now and also the added pop on serve. Slicing is a lot better too......everything lands deep in the court. I find it really easy to flatten out my forehand if I decide not to hit topspin. Other then changing the tension a little higher there is a big difference between the last Aeropro vs the 2013 Aeropro.

Ok after hitting with the 2013 Aeropro Drive GT I must revise my previous observations.

You can tell the new 2013 Aeropro is quite stiffer than the past models. In fact I was using RPM Blast strung at 56 pounds and after a couple of days I started spraying the ball more so I restrung same string to 58 pounds and now groundies land deep in the court with a lot more control. With this racquets stiffness there is a big difference on serving. I find the racquet has a lot more pop on the serve than the last Aeropro.

I think it was a wise choice from Babolat to make the new Aeropro stiffer. Really easy to keep the ball deep in the court now and also the added pop on serve. Slicing is a lot better too......everything lands deep in the court. I find it really easy to flatten out my forehand if I decide not to hit topspin. Other then changing the tension a little higher there is a big difference between the last Aeropro vs the 2013 Aeropro.

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Does the swingweight, in fact, feel lower than the TW-listed 331? thanks for providing feedback!

Yes -- we need to know. Have they really sorted the feel out? If they have this could be really special.

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I've recently been checking out the PD 2012 and it's generally a vast improvement IMO on past versions, but the stiffness is an issue for me. If the new APD is as stiff, cc, I think I'll be preferring my APD Originals. So... fingers crossed.:wink:

That is amazing, can't waite to order it and string it with the vs natural gut touch 16 or hybrid of gut in mains and the new rpm dual in the crosses. Have to get used to the logo on the string but I think it's the best and best looking racket in the world!

They are actually offering free VS Touch Gut 16 (Black only) with it this weekend (11/23-11/25)...that's like $42 right there...does anyone know if the other Pure Drives or VS Gut are better, or maybe just a typo?? Haven't tried to order yet

TW has aeropro drive 2013 swingweight as 316 and plus version as 326. This is evidenced by TW reviews in that maneuverability is very good on both of these frames.

But here is the confusion. Those mid-west guys have the SW as completely different. Aeropro drive 2013 as 329. and plus as 335. Now Who is correct ? These are significantly different numbers. This is very confusing to me.

TW has aeropro drive 2013 swingweight as 316 and plus version as 326. This is evidenced by TW reviews in that maneuverability is very good on both of these frames.

But here is the confusion. Those mid-west guys have the SW as completely different. Aeropro drive 2013 as 329. and plus as 335. Now Who is correct ? These are significantly different numbers. This is very confusing to me.

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And they have the PDR 2012 SW = 315, TW has the SW = 328. I guess ask for the spec when you decide to buy one/a pair.

TW has aeropro drive 2013 swingweight as 316 and plus version as 326. This is evidenced by TW reviews in that maneuverability is very good on both of these frames.

But here is the confusion. Those mid-west guys have the SW as completely different. Aeropro drive 2013 as 329. and plus as 335. Now Who is correct ? These are significantly different numbers. This is very confusing to me.

The singweight of the regular apd on twu is only 306, which is obviously on the low side and others have 325, so an average of 316 is plausible.

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Are you kidding me ? you are saying Swingweight can vary from 306 to 325 ? Those are 2 completely different rackets, you are talking about. also then why does most places have the static weight as same ?

Considering that there is about a 10 +/- point increase in swing weight of the Plus versions of the PD 2012, PDR 2012 over the standard length version I would say the 314/316 for standard AeroPro Drives and 326 for the Plus version would be accurate.